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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.09, 4,018.64 and 731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.09, 4,018.64 and 731.58 is: 1,097.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.09 : 4,018.64 = 731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.09/4,018.64 = 731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.09x = 4,018.64 × 731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.09x = 2,939,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,952.99/2,679.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.37

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